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Laura Plantation Tour

889 Reviews 4.82 out of 5 stars Based on 889 reviews collected by Cool Broadway and TripAdvisor | New Orleans, USA

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1 hour 10 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

Go beyond the myths of the American South and explore the complex and intimate relationships of 4 generations of one Louisiana Creole family, both free and enslaved at Laura: A Creole Plantation, a major sugar plantation located on the banks of the Mississippi River, just one hour from New Orleans. Your admission includes a 70-minute tour with a knowledgeable guide who shares the rich history of Creole culture as seen through the lens of the family who owned Laura Plantation for generations. Tour the main house, grounds and slave quarters as you gain insight into the people who lived and worked here for centuries.

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting Location

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Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Créole Heritage Site, 2247 LA-18, Vacherie, LA 70090, USA

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YOU must drive yourself to the plantation. Ticket does not include transportation to/from the plantation. Do not take taxis, Uber or Lyft. If you take one of these services you will not find one to take you back to city. Plantation is located in a rural area.

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What To Expect

Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site

Take a guided tour offered daily in English and French. Your tour includes the Maison Principale, gardens, and original 1840s slave cabins. Hear stories of four generations of one Louisiana Creole family, free and enslaved.
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1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Good walking shoes suggested
  • A portion of the tour takes place outdoors
  • Only the ground floor of the main house is ADA accessible

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-6649LAURA

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4.82
889 reviews

Average 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 886 traveler reviews collected by Cool Broadway and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
784
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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour’s local time.
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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